The Best Episodes Written By Bob Smiley

Every TV Episode Written by Bob Smiley Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Ernest Shackleton's Rules for Survival
    8.7/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Ernest Shackleton's Rules for Survival

    S2:E10

    Cruel yearbook comments show Sam who's got his back, a favor he repays at graduation. Feelings for Izzie confuse Casey. Elsa asks Doug a key question.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bob Smiley

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Ritual-licious
    8.2/10(20 votes)

    #2 - Ritual-licious

    S2:E9

    Ignoring Casey's wishes, Elsa throws her a big birthday party, while Sam insists on following a decade-old birthday ritual. The bartender haunts Doug.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bob Smiley

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Pants on Fire
    8.1/10(23 votes)

    #3 - Pants on Fire

    S2:E4

    Zahid teaches Sam to lie, while Elsa practices being honest. Evan helps Casey get over an embarrassment. A doctor visit forces Julia out of denial.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bob Smiley

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - The Smudging
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    #4 - The Smudging

    S2:E7

    Casey tells Izzie what Nate did. Sam tries to figure out which colleges to apply to. Doug discovers a need to educate first responders about autism.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bob Smiley

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Shrinkage
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #5 - Shrinkage

    S3:E7

    While Sam and Casey face friendship dilemmas, Elsa uncovers a charming surprise, and Doug makes an unexpected decision.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bob Smiley

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Juiced!
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    #6 - Juiced!

    S2:E1

    Sam's frustration at being unable to find a therapist and Casey's anxiety about going to a new school spark a blowup between the two.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bob Smiley

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Penguin Cam and Chill
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    #7 - Penguin Cam and Chill

    S2:E2

    Casey feels less than welcome at Clayton. Sam asks Paige to spell out the rules of their "casual relationship," while Doug sets boundaries with Elsa.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bob Smiley

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - In the Dragon's Lair
    8.0/10(20 votes)

    #8 - In the Dragon's Lair

    S2:E6

    To prepare for college life, Sam sleeps over at Zahid's. Sam's $700 loss reunites Doug and Elsa with Arlo's parents, former friends of theirs.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bob Smiley

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Little Dude and the Lion
    7.9/10(23 votes)

    #9 - Little Dude and the Lion

    S2:E3

    A peer group meeting leads Sam to an important decision. Detention with Izzie shows Casey they have more in common than she thought.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bob Smiley

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - The Egg Is Pipping
    7.9/10(21 votes)

    #10 - The Egg Is Pipping

    S2:E5

    In peer group, Sam realizes he needs to manage his own money. Doug gets advice from Megan on dealing with Elsa. Evan meets Casey's new friends.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bob Smiley

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Living at an Angle
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    #11 - Living at an Angle

    S2:E8

    Sam loses his portfolio for his art school application and panics. Megan gets flirty with Doug, who makes a decision about Elsa. Julia calls Miles.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bob Smiley

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Cocaine Pills and Pony Meat
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    #12 - Cocaine Pills and Pony Meat

    S3:E3

    An ethics professor pushes Sam to his limits. Elsa keeps an eye on Doug ... and Megan. Casey considers her future and encourages Evan to do the same.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bob Smiley

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - Are You in Fair Health?
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Are You in Fair Health?

    S4:E6

    Sam seeks a worthy caretaker for Edison. Casey tries to be supportive of Izzie, but her plan backfires. Zahid shares tough news with Sam.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bob Smiley

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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Master of Penguins
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #14 - Master of Penguins

    S4:E2

    Casey's demanding schedule starts affecting her grades, while Sam seeks out some extra credit himself. A chance run-in revives old suspicions for Elsa.

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    Writer:Bob Smiley

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Bob Smiley Ratings Summary

"Ernest Shackleton's Rules for Survival" is the best rated episode written by Bob Smiley. It scored 8.7/10 based on 19 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 9/7/2018 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Ritual-licious".